Hip Replacement

New recovery strategies outlined for hip replacement patients

Low-risk patients undergoing a total hip replacement with a posterior approach can skip the standard hip precautions currently recommended for post-surgical recovery, according to a new study conducted at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), in New York City. Eliminating standard precautions in this population did not increase the ...

2022-12-12T13:33:01-07:00

Overweight children have greater risk of developing knee and hip osteoarthritis

The results of a study to be presented at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology (EULAR 2018) suggest childhood and adult obesity increase the risk of developing hip osteoarthritis (OA) and knee OA but not hand OA. Obesity and OA are two interconnected health care problems affecting a ...

2022-12-12T13:33:20-07:00

Simple evaluation and screening could catch a quarter of hip fractures before they happen

Santa Rosa Orthopeadics surgeon Dr. Nathan Ehmer D.O., talks about the latest research on hip fractures, and the importance of prevention. A new study published by The Lancet discovered that hip fractures may best be prevented in older adults through routine evaluations and bone density screening. This early ...

2022-12-12T13:33:37-07:00

Dr. Ehmer’s Patient is Back on the Court Following Total Hip Replacement

I’m so grateful to Dr. Ehmer for resolving my hip pain, making it possible to enjoy my retirement, play tennis again (every day) and return to the things I love in life. ~Theresa Lane As an avid recreational tennis player, Theresa developed progressive hip pain over the years. ...

2022-12-12T13:33:39-07:00
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